Overview
- The trial lets eligible Android users reserve a personal username ahead of the full launch by linking an existing Facebook or Instagram name.
- Ownership is verified in Meta’s Account Center before the handle is attached to a WhatsApp account to prevent impersonation.
- Reserved usernames remain exclusively protected for the registrant until the feature officially goes live.
- Usernames are designed to offer a contact option without sharing a phone number, with clearer brand presence expected to help businesses.
- Access is currently limited, with reporting pointing to Android beta build 2.25.34.3, and WhatsApp plans a phased global rollout targeting completion by 2026.